This is the hauntings list for Mahoning County. Remember that some of the places listed are merely legend or hearsay, but many are genuine and documented haunts. If you know of any more hauntings or legends for this county, please submit them to our Hauntings Submission Page.

 Austintown

• Austin Log Cabin - This old log cabin was originally built in the late 1700s by the township's founder, John Austin. The cabin is now a historical landmark and is said to be guarded by a headless soldier. Residents of the town have reported seeing the headless figure in the upstairs windows as they drive past. The curator has seen the soldier many times while working in the cabin.

• Strock House - Dogs in the home would bark at something unseen in the middle of the night and were terrified of a particular corner. The home was once part of the underground railroad.  (Thanks to Mary Rose Morley for submitting this haunting).

 Beloit

• Beloit House - A home in the town of Beloit is said to be haunted a murder victim that was shot and killed in the basement. Strange noises have been heard and the alarm system trips for no apparent reason.

 Boardman

• First Covenant Church - Some of the members of the church have heard strange noises. These noises include voices and the sound of a chainsaw. Cold spots plague the church and a blurry figure can sometimes be seen sitting in the corner.

 Canfield

• Paradise Grove Cemetery - This cemetery is said to be haunted. Sounds of chains and whispers can sometimes be heard there.

 New Middletown

• State Route 170 - A young man who died after wrecking his car on the bend of this road is said to haunt the road. He is sometimes seen wearing a flannel shirt, and stands about six feet tall. The apparition appears to float across the road and is transparent.

• Locust Grove - This old summer picnic area and swimming hole is said to be haunted by the many children who supposedly died there. The area was closed down in the late 1970s. Swimmers can now feel hands pulling at their legs while swimming. However, the current property owner has stated that no children have died at the location.

 New Springfield

• Lipply Road - The cemetery that sits in the group of trees in the middle of a hayfield along this road is said to contain the graves of three witches. Their stones are the ones written in German. Ghostly figures have been seen in the trees and passing vehicles have been known to have problems.

 North Benton

• North Benton Cemetery - The grave of an atheist named Chester Bedell is cursed by a great number of snakes. On his deathbed, Chester challenged that his grave be infested with snakes if God is real. The undertaker had trouble burying him because of an unusual number of snakes. Snakes slither in and out around his grave to this day.

 North Jackson

• Mahoning Avenue House - A house on Mahoning Avenue in North Jackson, is the site of many odd occurrences. Residents have seen mysterious wet footprints in the basement and black silhouettes creeping around. Animals in the house stare at unseen persons, growl at walls, and are sometimes afraid to go into the house. Pictures are known to fall off the walls and belongings scattered about. (Thanks to Stacey VanValien and her sister for submitting this haunting).

 Smith Township

• Lexington Road - Also known as Jewish Cemetery Road, this road is haunted by the dog of the old caretaker, who died after being hit by a car. The dog would always walk the road, looking for his master, Zeke. The dog was also hit by a car sometime later and is still seen around dusk, walking down the road.

 Youngstown

• Mill Creek Park - Ghostly figures and orbs have been spotted in the park at night. There have reportedly been numerous drownings in the lakes and a number of fatal car accidents near the site.

• Youngstown State University - Kilcawley House - During the summer, students have reported hearing strange growling noises and whispering in the back stairwell, by the Resident Assistant's room. Occupants of the three person room at the end of the hall have reported hearing scratching noises on the ceiling and have reported many mysterious occurrences. An apparition of a janitor can sometimes be seen on the sixth floor.